For the first time since the pandemic began, the Kelly College Prep Marching Band appeared in the Greek Heritage Parade, held last weekend along Halsted in Greektown. More than 50 strong, the marching Trojans have performed in a number of parades this year, including the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Archer Avenue–showcasing the Brighton Park […]
Author Archives: Tim Hadac
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Finish line in sight
. With mayoral race close, turnout is everything By Tim Hadac With polls predicting an extremely close mayoral runoff on Tuesday, April 4, both Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson had they campaigns in high gear this week, rolling out final endorsements and exhorting voters to cast ballots. For the first time in his campaign, Johnson […]
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Eyesores mar an otherwise nice neighborhood
. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Congratulations to 13th Ward Ald. Marty Quinn and 23rd Ward Ald. Silvana Tabares on their re-elections. May the coming years bring you both many opportunities to serve and make a difference in our neighborhood. If you need to contact Alderman […]
Posted inChicago - Archer Heights, Your Town
Our library is getting a makeover
. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 I did it – I lost all my winter weight! Now I just have spring rolls! Happy April Fool’s Day and spring to all. The Archer Heights community will have something to look forward to. Our […]
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Plenty to do as we approach Easter
. . By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Lots of upcoming events you may be interested in so let’s get right to it. As the Lenten Season comes to a close, a reminder that Lauds prayer is held Monday through Friday at 5:30 a.m. […]
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Seniors need to stand up against selfish pols
. By Ray Hanania Buried in a lot of the news over the past few weeks was the announcement that Social Security recipients will see a 20% cut in monthly payments by 2034, predicting the Social Security trust fund will “run out” by 2035. That’s only 12 years away. What is being done? Nothing. For those still […]
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Helping veterans with push-ups
. Originally published October 28, 2016 . SW Side man bringing awareness to suicide dilemma By Joan Hadac William Shehan has a motto he lives by: do what you can, when you can, with what you have on hand. The Southwest Side resident and Army veteran put his motto into action after he learned from […]
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Need to stop Census Bureau blunders
. By Rich Miller If you’re getting a strong and unpleasant sense of déjà vu about the new U.S. Census Bureau’s population estimates for counties, including Cook County, you’re not alone. U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-8th) is feeling it as well. Krishnamoorthi, who sits on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, has been trying to […]
Posted inChicago - Clearing, Chicago - Garfield Ridge, DVN Top News, Top News
Finish line in sight
. With mayoral race close, turnout is everything By Tim Hadac With polls predicting an extremely close mayoral runoff on Tuesday, April 4, both Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson had their campaigns in high gear this week, rolling out final endorsements and exhorting voters to cast ballots. For the first time in his campaign, Johnson […]
Posted inChicago - Clearing, Chicago - Garfield Ridge
Frank Schuch, you’re the b-e-s-t
. . By Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • joan.hadac@gmail.com So many signs of life as we pull out of this pandemic, like early-blooming daffodils after a long, harsh winter. One of those signs is the return of the annual spelling bee at Byrne Elementary School, after a two-year absence. […]